Two boys stable after being hit by cars

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Two boys critically injured when hit by cars in separate
incidents in Melbourne's southeast yesterday are now in a serious
but stable condition, a Royal Childrens Hospital spokeswoman said
today.

The boys, one aged six and the other aged 12, were both last
night fighting for their lives after being airlifted to the Royal
Childrens Hospital in a critical condition.

Both boys were bike riding when they were struck by cars and
suffered life-threatening injuries.

The six-year-old was struck by a four-wheel drive in Cranbourne
West just after 5pm (AEDT).

He suffered severe head injuries, multiple fractures including a
shattered pelvis and significant upper body injuries, an ambulance
spokesman said.

The driver of the car, a man in his 30s, was not injured and
last night was helping police with their inquiries. The 12-year-old
collided with a car while riding in Yarralumla Drive in Langwarrin
about 7.40pm.

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